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1) Objective
The ASJA International Scholarship Program provides students an opportunity to study their respective fields of research in Japan's graduate school, to learn Japanese culture and lifestyle and to interact with Japanese people., Furthermore, we aim to nurture students who can exercise leadership and eventually be an intermediary between Japan and their home countries.
 

2) Program

One of the ASJA International Scholarship Program's feature is to recruit one scholarship student from each member country of ASJA every year to acquire Japanese language skills at Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center of Japan Student Services Organization (formerly International Friendship Association)., Upon completion, students can pursue their respective fields of research in Japan's graduate schools.
During their stay here, students are required to participate in some events including study tours, training camp, Japanese culture lectures, international understanding lectures, and exchange programs. Monthly allowance for scholarship students is as follows:

(1) The monthly allowance is set at the discretion of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan.

(2) The monthly allowance can be used towards paying the admission fees, tuition, etc
 
3) Qualifications
(1) Students must be a citizen of one of the ASJA member countries (Indonesia, Malaysia,Philippines,Singapore,Thailand, Myanmar,Cambodia,and Vietnam)

(2) Students must be less than 35 years old upon the application date.

(3) Students must be interested in Japanese culture, have a strong will to learn the Japanese language, be able to exercise leadership and be an intermediary between Japan and ASEAN countries or their home countries.
 
4) Recruitment and Selection
Studens are recruited, selected and recommended by Alumni Associations ASJA member countries.
The selection is made by the Selection Committee which is comprised of the representatives of the alumni associations of each country, the Japanese Embassy staff, and by key figures in the community. (Preliminary screening and interview)

(Note) Recruitment and selection are not made at ASJA International office in Tokyo. Please contact the Alumni Associations of ASCOJA member countries.
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